Blizzard Warning In Effect For Ridgefield: Here's What To Expect

RIDGEFIELD, CT — The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Ridgefield on Tuesday.

Here we can expect one to two feet of snow and snowfall rates of 2-4 inches per hour. Winds could gust in excess of 45 mph at times. There may be a period of mixing too in the afternoon. To sign up for ridgefield breaking news alerts and more, click here.

Here's your detailed forecast via the National Weather Service:

This Afternoon

Snow and sleet, becoming all snow after 2pm. High near 26. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Blustery, with a north wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. West wind 14 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Northwest wind around 14 mph.

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